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Supporting a Loved One on Dialysis
Watching a loved one go through dialysis can be challenging. Here are some ways you can offer support to someone who is on dialysis.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Are the Five Stages of Kidney Disease?
Doctors divide chronic kidney disease (CKD) into five stages. Learn about what you might experience in each stage.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Emotional Blunting? Symptoms and Treatment
Emotional blunting means you are numb to both positive and negative emotions. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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What Are the Signs of Kidney Disease?
Most signs of chronic kidney disease don't appear until the condition is well advanced. Here's what you need to know about symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Sun Safety and the Early Signs of Skin Cancer
Laura Ferris, MD, PhD discusses ways to stay safe in the summer sun and some of the early signs of skin cancer.Listen Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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What Is Children’s Interstitial Lung Disease?
Children's interstitial and diffuse lung disease (chILD) is a term for conditions that affect babies, children, adolescents, & teens.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Removing Infected Tissue: The Role of Wound Debridement
If you have a wound that's not healing properly, your doctor may suggest wound debridement. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Wound Care
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Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers: Know the Risk Factors
Roughly 60% to 70% of never-smokers diagnosed with the disease have a type of non-small cell lung cancer called adenocarcinomas. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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Do Antidepressants Work?
If you're feeling depressed, you may be wondering: Are antidepressants really necessary? Learn how antidepressants work.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health